Protecting eagles from the threat of extinction is a conservation success story that we must prudently safeguard for future generations to come. Frances Beinecke conservationeagleextinction Change image and share on social
Shell Oil's decision to pull the plug on drilling for oil in the Chukchi Sea is a major victory for the Arctic. Frances Beinecke arcticchukchidecision Change image and share on social
VW has held a beloved place in American culture. When I graduated from college, many of my friends drove across the country, and most hit the road in a VW van or Bug. Through the years, these cars have represented youth, freedom and quirkiness. Frances Beinecke americanbelovedbug share on social
A cap on carbon is important because it sets a specific goal for reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2050. Frances Beinecke capcarbonemission Change image and share on social
I have visited people whose health has been endangered by tar sands oil. I have watched neighbors struggle to recover from Superstorm Sandy. I have seen solar panels and wind turbines become an increasingly familiar part of the landscape. Frances Beinecke endangerfamiliarhealth share on social
Mercury is most commonly recognized as a developmental toxin, threatening to young children and fetuses as they develop their nervous system. Prenatal exposure to even low levels of mercury can cause life-long problems with language skills, fine motor function, and the ability to pay attention. Frances Beinecke attentionchildcommonly share on social
The U.S. has a proud history of cleaning up our air through technological innovation. We did it with leaded gas, acid rain and countless other pollutants, and we can do it with carbon pollution, too. Frances Beinecke acidaircarbon Change image and share on social
Green roofs, roadside plantings, porous pavement, and sidewalk gardens have been proven to reduce flooding. They absorb rainwater before it swamps the streets and sewage systems. Frances Beinecke absorbfloodgarden Change image and share on social
New York and Connecticut belong to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to cut carbon emissions, and New York City has been a leader in energy efficiency. Frances Beinecke belongcarboncity Change image and share on social
We must not sacrifice one of our remaining untamed places in reckless pursuit of oil. We know we have to leave oil in the ground, or destructive climate change will become unstoppable. If not in the pristine and vulnerable Arctic Ocean, then where? Frances Beinecke arcticchangeclimate share on social